Errrr..

I was sick last Thursday and I told my friend that I needed to go home. We live in hostel and most of the time, we tell each other where we're going so that the others would not be worried.

As I was about to leave, my friend said, "Drive safe."

I went blank, smiled and walked away. I thought of saying thank you but then, it would not be appropriate. 

Then, I realised that giving replies is awkward for me because I don't know what to say. People say thank you, I smile. People ask, "one?" I nod.

I think it's because it will take too long before I can find an appropriate answer/ reply so I just don't bother.